Hello,
I normally do single-page layout work but have gotten a multi-page layout project in and wanted to ask for some guidance.
Project:
– 65 page Word doc being made into a bound, probably soft cover, professionally printed book
– client not sure of the size/style of book they want but I will have that info soon
– creating book cover and section artwork
– will need to make .indd file a template for future volumes of this poem book (creating style sheets and formatting)
– some poem entries are 4 line stanzas and some stories are a page in length at 12 pt. font in current Word doc
I know how to use InDesign and can figure out what I don’t know for the project. What I am seeking guidance on is the CORRECT WAY to price a project like this.
Disclaimer: I AM NOT asking for the easy way out (i.e. a flat rate; hours > dollars).
I am asking for someone who has experience with long document projects to guide me in correctly pricing this project so that I will not do a disservice to our Creative community at large by undervaluing/pricing my work. As we know, this is already a major problem so I want to help correct it. I admit, I have done a coupe multi-page layout projects (i.e. proposals etc) in the past and I don’t think I priced them as accurately as they could have been. So I want to start off right again with this project.
I also am not asking for someone to take my hand from start to finish; more so I am asking WHAT ARE THE NORMAL LINE ITEMS for a project like this. I’ve got a handle on what should be in the line items, I just want to make sure I am not leaving anything out.
Also, I have been using a print vendor for a while now but they may not work well for this project so if you have any print vendor recommendations that would be great.
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